In focus

Jointly the management of Omega has international security management experience, stretching over more than 100 years in countries and continents which include South Africa, the rest of Africa, the USA, United Kingdom (UK), Australasia, Eastern Europe and the Middle East.

The company has established a proud record of customer- and employee satisfaction. Our ultimate objective is to provide our customers with the best possible customised and strategically sustainable Risk Management Solutions, in order to protect their resources in the long term. Omega’s superiority lies in our ability to tailor specialised risk solutions for customers through the complex integration of a variety of services and products.

Geographical distribution. Omega currently has registered independent companies in:

• Sakhalin
• South Africa
• Malawi
• Mozambique
• Angola
• Nigeria
• Gabon

We also provide permanent consultancy services in Saudi Arabia, Ivory Coast, and Guine Bissau.

Core services provided by Omega, to achieve the Ideal Solution for the customer, includes:

• occupational and environmental health and safety;
• fire risk management;
• protection by means of manned guarding and the installation of state-of-the-art technology; and
• first-aid.

Risk audits, forensic and other specialized investigations, security training programs as well as VIP protection are also included in our service offering.

Omega’s niche market focus is on:

• the mining industry;
• oil and gas industries,
• harbours;
• aviation;
• motor manufacturing;
• engineering and construction; and
• bottling and brewing industries.

Also included among Omega’s clients, are:

• financial institutions;
• diplomatic missions;
• shopping malls;
• corporate office complexes; and
• the gaming industry.

Integrity assessment and profiling. One of the company’s key foundations for success is the commitment of its personnel. The quality of Omega’s employees stems from the company‘s commitment to employ only the best people who wish to build careers in the Risk Management Industry, and then to develop them to their full potential. Omega has a dedicated integrity assessment and profiling service which is utilized as part of its manpower procurement process, ensuring that the company achieves their corporate vision and objectives.

Experience in the Oil and Gas Industry. The Oil and Gas Industry is mentioned as one of the company’s niche market focus areas. To this end, Omega has vast international experience and is committed to providing an excellent and professional, cost-effective solution to customers in the industry. Omega’s management has gained valuable experience with the implementation of tailor made, Integrated Risk Solutions, providing services to:

• Chevron Texaco, Nigeria.
• Esso Exploration, Angola (Block 15) Ltd.
• LNG project Angola (Partners: Chevron, Esso, Total, BP and Sonagol)
• African Oxygen Limited (Afrox), South Africa.
• Engen, South Africa.
• Caltex South Africa.
• Sasol in South. Africa and Exxon Mobil - Angola and Chevron - Nigeria.

Integrated Risk Solution. The tailor made solution provided to customers in the Oil and Gas Industry, will typically include: Security-, Health and Safety-, as well as Environmental Protection Solutions. All these solutions will be based on a thorough analysis to determine the associated risks. The analysis will be pivotal in:

• developing and implementing systems, procedures and drills;
• regular evaluation of the procedures and drills;
• selection, recruitment and training of suitable personnel;
• developing a culture of Security, Safety, Health and Environmental Protection through awareness training of all employees;
• regular evaluation of personnel;
• developing and implementation of performance measurement standards as well as standards of practice and accountability;

The typical activities Omega will undertake in the provision of the integrated solution will include the provision of qualified personnel who would carry out the following tasks on behalf of the customer:

• regular Security-, Health-, Safety and Environmental audits;
• enforcing of systems and procedures;
• regular exercises to evaluate drills such as spills, medical emergencies, evacuations;
• management of incidents and emergencies;
• investigation of incidents;
• provision of training to employees and visitors;
• assist with obtaining an International Security Health, Safety and Environmental protection ratings.
• ensuring compliance with relevant international Oil and Gas industry – as well country specific standards.

Quality Assurance.

Our credentials, amongst others include the internationally recognised quality management system ISO 9001:2000 rating. This rating confirms our competence in knowing and understanding customer’s requirements and in designing and supplying services to meet their needs. It is also a guarantee that our services are regularly audited to ensure consistency and continuous improvement.

Omega has recently been awarded with two safety related awards (2005 and 2006), from Esso, Angola. These awards were, made for the provision services as a contractor in the Security Safety, Health and Environmental fields without a LTI (lost time incidents) during the mentioned period.

Photograph of award
Gold Award received from ESSO

Conclusion

Omega’s competitive edge in the Risk Management industry, is maintained through our intellectual capital, consistent quest for service excellence and approach that every project is unique.

“Our quest is for excellence and security with integrity”.